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Spiranthes torta

Ladies Tresses Orchid, Southern Lady's Tresses
Also known as: Gyrostachys apiculata (Lindl.) Kuntze +16 more
  • Gyrostachys apiculata (Lindl.) Kuntze
  • Ibidium quinquelobatum (Poir.) Acuña
  • Ibidium tortile (Sw.) House
  • Ibidium tortilis (Sw.) House
  • Ibidium xyridifolium Small
  • Neottia quadridentata Willd.
  • Ophrys peruviana Aubl.
  • Ophrys quinquelobata Poir.
  • Ophrys torta Thunb.
  • Spiranthes amesiana Schltr.
  • Spiranthes apiculata Lindl.
  • Spiranthes quadridentata (Willd.) Lindl.
  • Spiranthes quinqueloba
  • Spiranthes quinquelobata (Poir.) Urb.
  • Spiranthes swartzii E.H.L.Krause
  • Spiranthes tortilis (Sw.) Rich.
  • Triorchis spiralis (Sw.) House
Botanical Data
  • Taxonomic Rank: Species
  • Botanical Family: Orchidaceae
  • WCVP Morphological Data: Recorded natively as a perennial.

Spiranthes torta (commonly known as Ladies Tresses Orchid or Southern Lady's Tresses) is an orchid belonging to the Orchidaceae family. Found natively in North America and South America, this species is primarily associated with wet tropical conditions.

Macro Climate
Tropical
Plant Type
Herbaceous Perennial

Native Range

Continents (WGSRPD)
NORTHERN AMERICA, SOUTHERN AMERICA
Regions (WGSRPD)
Caribbean, Central America, Mexico, Northern South America, Southeastern U.S.A.
Botanical Countries (WGSRPD L3)
Bahamas, Belize, Bermuda, Costa Rica, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Florida, French Guiana, Guatemala, Haiti, Honduras, Jamaica, Leeward Is., Mexico Gulf, Mexico Southeast, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Trinidad-Tobago, Windward Is.

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